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Cannabis legislation and cancer treatments
Photo: Davor Pongracic The medicinal application of cannabis and supporting legislation in Canada has always been under heavy scrutiny, but why? Rick Simpson of Phoenix Tears strongly believes that cannabis legislation is being purposely held…
Prescription of Cannabis now legal in Germany
On Wednesday new regulations came into force in Germany which allow patients with serious illnesses and no other alternative, the right to receive medical cannabis in pharmacies on medical prescription. As we reported just a few…
“The first time Larry tried medical cannabis, the effects were nothing short of amazing”
Larry Smith, who suffers from Parkinson’s, felt that his health was declining and he wanted to do one big thing before it was too late: a bike ride across South Dakota. His wife, Betty, and…
Australia legalises the sale of therapeutic marijuana
The Australia Government has just approved the sale of marijuana for medical purposes, a change that will take effect in just eight weeks’ time. According to the Australian TV network ABC, the Executive has approved…
Legalisation of medical cannabis around the world: the latest developments
These days everybody´s talking about Ireland, Sweden, New Zealand and the Philippines … What do these different countries have in common? These four states are all making changes in their legislation on medical cannabis. Firstly Ireland…
Redefining cannabis culture
Advances in biotechnology and cannabis plant science are paving the way for new models of industrial cannabinoid production. The changing legal landscape around cannabis has accelerated research to a pace that has never been possible…
Keep on moving: Marijuana Refugees and the search for a cure
Even when states have legalized or normalized medical marijuana this doesn’t mean that it’s a quick fix. People still can’t find access to the drug and find themselves having to risk legal trouble or even…
Treating multiple sclerosis pain and spasticity with cannabinoids
A recent review article published in the January 2016 issue of Current Treatment Options in Neurology has taken a closer look at the effectiveness of cannabinoids for managing MS pain and spasticity. According to the Multiple…